January Discussion: Part 2.1

          In this section, I would like to share my thoughts of the players right now, and also my preferred line-up for the time.



Starters (4-2-3-1):
Cech (GK)
Azpilicueta (RB)
Cahill (CB)
Ivanovic (CB)
Cole (LB)
David Luiz (CM)
Lampard (CM)(c)
Oscar (RW)
Mata (AM)
Hazard (LW)
Torres (ST)

Substitutes:
Turnbull
Bertrand
Terry
Ramires
Marin
Benayoun
Ba

Squad:

1. Cech: He is no doubt the first choice goalkeeper. Given he's not injured, he would have started every game for sure. His quick reflexes and decision making still makes him one of the best.

2. Ivanovic: His qualities as a CB outweighs his skills as a RB, and so I believe he is better placed at central defense. And his current form is also outstanding making him my first choice CB right now.

3. Cole: Pretty obvious as he is the best LB in the world. No one can match his skills yet, and I am grateful that he chose to serve another season as a Blue. Outstanding player both offensively and defensively, he will be much needed by the club.

4. Luiz: A quality player, and honestly I prefer him as DM/CM rather than a CB. He is an overall outstanding player, but given his occasional sloppy mistakes, it would be less costly as a CM, and his creativity and attacking flair, not to mention his free-kicks, only makes him indispensable to the club.

6. Romeu: Have not seen him in action recently. Not in the month of January.

7. Ramires: His unbelievable energy and pace also makes him a great asset. He barely makes the starting line-up because of Luiz's great quality and form. But Ramires should always be available when required, such as now when Luiz is injured.

8. Lampard: His current form is simply outstanding. His passes and play from midfield is just what the team needs, not to mention his occasional runs into the box. Given his age, he is still the heart of the club's midfield area.

9. Torres: Probably the player with the most issues surrounding him, but his hard work and classy passes and strikes still makes a him a top player. Only need to improve confidence and consistency, and he shall be Chelsea's main man up front.

10. Mata: Chelsea's best player since he arrived a year and a half ago. He can produce something out of nothing at nearly every game. His passes are genuinely brilliant, and with the numbers of goals he scored, he is just indispensable to the club. Outstanding player.

11. Oscar: Another brilliant player. He is second to Moses under Rafa, but now that Moses is on AFCON, Oscar was given the nod, and he didn't disappoint. His skills are such a wonderful one and his touches are slick and brilliant, however require little more consistency.

to be continued...